Part of a dialogue between Capolongo and one of his encaustic painting students.

"Those who get beyond this awkward "green" stage will find the other side
rewarding."

"Striving with encaustic is like courting a hard to win lover who says, "no"
again and again, until she is won over. Your relationship will get quite
heated at times; it is up to you to turn the heat down. Encaustic will fight
you, but you must caress in return. When this reluctant yet longed for lover
sees that you are true, that you are committed and not just flirting, yes,
after much wooing, she will reward you richly as only encaustic can, and
melt at your touch."

"This true and lasting love comes with work and time. Such a strong
relationship is tempered by the very heat that threatens to destroy it."

"Enjoy."

Bruno Capolongo